essay

The excavation of a Postclassic house at Tetla

ancient chalcatzingoAustin • Published In 1987 • Pages: 400-408

By: Norr, Lynette.

Abstract
The bibliography for this source can be found in the eHRAF Olmec (NU95) collection , document 3. Norr reports on the findings from the excavations from a four room Postclassic house. The house was positioned under a rock overhang and preservation was excellent. 'The spatial distribution of artifacts within the structure is described, activity areas are identified, and the probable uses of each room are discussed….The chapter concludes with a discussion of the implications of these data in terms of this period of central Mexican culture history.' (page 400).
Subjects
Dwellings
Functional specialization areas
Building interiors and arrangement
Processing of basic materials
Tools and appliances
tradition
Central Mexico Postclassic
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central Mexico
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2008
Field Date
1967, 1972-1974
Coverage Date
850 BP-650 BP(1150 AD-1350 AD)
Coverage Place
Tetla zone, Chalcatzingo, Morelos, Mexico
Notes
Lynette Norr
For bibliographical references see Grove: 1987 (Olmec (NU95); document 3)
For bibliographical references see document 3: Grove in the eHRAF Olmec collection (NU95).
LCCN
85022673
LCSH
Mexico--Antiquities